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First by johnypanic	Apr 18th, 2007 01:09:12 AM
And I just signed up too!
Second! by johnypanic	Apr 18th, 2007 01:11:22 AM
What the fuck? I had time to read this whole thing sign up, post the first post, AND post this entire fucking second post before anyone posted a single thing? Also, Bendis sucks now, and that Bizzaro-esque review was too full of paradoxes to make any goddam sense. Great issue though
The New Avengers being outlaws and against the Mighty-- by pip1345	Apr 18th, 2007 01:26:48 AM
--Avengers is the ONE good thing to come out of Civil War. For those of us who hated how Civil War turned out, that is. I WANT to see Hero VS. Hero because, let's be honest, we did not get closure on that front. The bad guys won in Civil War, not because they won the fight, but because the good guys FORFEITED. I'm enjoying New Avengers and I've never liked it before.
Marvel Zombies vs Army of Darkness #2 by zombieslayer	Apr 18th, 2007 02:10:33 AM
had the most kickass last page i've seen in a while.
Isn't Spidey & FF a retcon? by Reelheed	Apr 18th, 2007 02:36:33 AM
If not it makes no sense at all! None at all!!! confused
"Although T&A is always welcome" by Allfather Starr	Apr 18th, 2007 02:41:23 AM
In a comic? Wow, that's really sad, mate. Try the internet. You might see some real ones.
Also ace all star review. by Reelheed	Apr 18th, 2007 02:44:18 AM
Even though I had to repeatedly abandon it to save my brain.
Bow down before my giant-size man-thing! by BannedOnTheRun	Apr 18th, 2007 03:15:02 AM
I loved Man-Thing. Strong and silent type.
Nova is the Shazam of Marvel Comics. by teethgnasher	Apr 18th, 2007 07:31:42 AM
Completely under appreciated and rarely done right. This a character that should be very popular. Hell, Nova would make a better movie than Green Lantern. I bet Marvel makes a Nova movie before Warners figures out how to make a Green Lantern movie.
Squasha - Nemesis by EddieBlake	Apr 18th, 2007 08:24:54 AM
Umm...wow...research a little before you make comments like "Who is this guy?" Nemesis actually first appeared in the (at the time) Batman team-up book, the Brave and the Bold in 1980 and has been around for 27 years now. He hardly came out of nowhere.
cooky... by Ambush Bug	Apr 18th, 2007 08:34:06 AM
Marvel's charactes have become so unrelatable that it is alienating many readers. I think Old School writers like Zeb Wells, Slott, and Parker ARE going to be the ones readers will turn to to read about the characters they love done with respect. Marvel is painting themselves into such a corner these days that they have onyl two options: return to old school with new tricks such as a more sophisticated type of storytelling OR hit the restart button on the Marvel U to get these characters back to their iconic and heroic status once again.
Nemesis - Eddie Blake by Squashua	Apr 18th, 2007 08:50:36 AM
I never said he came out of nowhere. I related his Eclipso appearance. My complaints in the review, had you read it, were that he was being treated like a complete dumbass.
Wait, are they recommending the All-Star Superman... by rbatty024	Apr 18th, 2007 09:17:32 AM
or not? Doesn't Bizarro speak in opposite and if that's supposedly Bizarro speaking wouldn't he not like the comic because he gets beaten up?
Zibarro is the greatest invention for Superman evar. by Squashua	Apr 18th, 2007 09:28:29 AM
Zibarro is the best thing added to the mythos since The Eradicator. Yes, I like the Eradicator. EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEee-RRRR RADICATOR!!!!!!!!!
Add me to the list..... by Lukecash	Apr 18th, 2007 09:28:51 AM
The Bizzaro review was just too much. If it was a paragraph, that would have been funny. Not the whole damn thing. Besides, the romance of the silver age is getting rather old. I'm glad this is just a mini-series. Some how a creature from "Under the Universe" is supposed to be more acceptable then "failed Luthor" clone? And whats this meek Lois Lane "Come back to me?" crap? While the All-Star Superman is ment to be an experiment in letting creators create-it shows what happens when they are given free reign. On the Paul Dini Detective. If you have been paying attention, certian plot strings are being drawn tighter. The issues ARE interconnected, Dini said so at last San Diego Comicon. Its been said that Dini's Detective and Grants Batman are begining to get closer in numbers. More people are picking up Dini, because his stories are reliable and on time more or less. Grant Morrison silver age silliness has been delayed too often, and not worth the trip. He's been loosing long time readers who don't feel like reading about Man Bat Nijias or over thought out "Super Insane Jokers from HELL" As far as Wonder Woman is concerned. Haven't been impressed with this writer. Not a fan of "Super Spy" Diana. And while I like the character of Nemisis, Sasquash is right in poitning out that this guy suddenly became lame Oh and Sasquash-Nemisis was also in the Suicide Squad.
"Mighty Avengers" #2 comes out today, right? by rev_skarekroe	Apr 18th, 2007 09:46:48 AM
#1 was pretty good. And it had giant monsters and a genuine super-villain. I'll believe I'll give #2 a try.
Y'know by Squashua	Apr 18th, 2007 09:50:03 AM
that Sasquatch thing would be funny if I actually had any hair left. Maybe it's more ironic, don'tcha thing? It's like RAAAAAAAAIIIIIINNN...
Wow great reviews this week...everyone! by CarmillaVonDoom	Apr 18th, 2007 10:12:38 AM
My box is already over-full with books, now I have to add more? At least the library here gets mad amounts of trades...I can finally read the 1st part of All-Star superman now. I'm also sick of WW; Gail Simone hopefully is what was needed.
Am you Bizarro's mommy? by Thalya	Apr 18th, 2007 10:16:57 AM
The Bizarro review wasn't that bad, guys. You try keeping up Bizarro talk for 6 paragraphs. I think the pop culture and kitty references sold it, personally, though shouldn't it have been "What am going through Marvel Comics' mind to publish such wonderful crap?"?
... by Thalya	Apr 18th, 2007 10:24:02 AM
And come to think of it, I'm really going to have to pick up the first trade of ASS on a week I'm not being nuked by WW3 books..
Lukecash, re: Detective by Thalya	Apr 18th, 2007 10:43:49 AM
What do you think about where the underlying story is going? Riddler's clearly a big part of this and I think Dini's having a number of rogues go straight (Riddler, Penguin, now Harley) so he can turn 'em bad again in one fell swoop. I think Riddler may even be bad again right now: he got conked on the head in #826 (the one with the flaming arrow). I wonder how some recurring characters like Alex Loxias or the new Scarface might factor in.. And I have to mention that all the fill-ins haven't been so bad. Stuart Moore really threw off the feel Dini was creating with that two-parter of his, but Royal McGraw wasn't too shabby with his Doctor Phosphorus story. The art kept the feel of things and the story was a simple bit of detective work with a cute ending that felt rather old school. I look forward to his Terrible Trio story.
Old School Marvel by nemler	Apr 18th, 2007 10:44:31 AM
Bug, Old School Marvel isn't coming back anytime soon. Marvel sales are currently thru the roof...so why would they change things now? Your nostalgia for 1980s story telling is what has you disliking the current stories...but if there are young people buying comics these days (are there?)...this current story telling will end up being their nostalgia. But all things are cyclical, so someday writers like Slott may rule the pages of Marveldom...I just don't think it will be anytime soon. Personally, I like the stories from the 1970s and 80s...and I also like what is going on now. I haven't read much from before the 70s.
AICN Review Archive now available! by Squashua	Apr 18th, 2007 10:55:28 AM
The archive of past reviews at our Comicspace account has been updated. Check it out at: http://tinyurl.com/2stfq8
Old School Marvel by Ambush Bug	Apr 18th, 2007 11:13:32 AM
Basically going back and telling stories in the way Stan and Jack told them is not the way to go. I agree with a lot of what the writer of the SHAZAM movie said in that those old stories were very sloppily done and not really fun to read mainly because comic book writing has become a bit more sophisticated these days, as have the readers. Back then, plot holes were fine, since the average 10 year old reader either didn't catch it or cared less about things like that. When I say Old SChool, I don't mean a return to that type of storytelling. I'm talking about the fun that I used to have while reading Marvel Comics. It's not there anymore. Heroes are being torn down in big events and writers aren't even taking the time to build them up. All of the latest "events" from Marvel have basically centered around destroying something. House of M killed most of the mutants. Avengers Disassembled did the same for the Avengers. Civil War sealed the deal making sure that sides were taken, teams were broken, and longstanding friendships were shattered. This has been a three year stint of destroying things and with the Deathy of Cap, there seems to be no end in sight. How about building something unstead of tearing down everything that has come before? Pretty soon there isn't going to be left at Marvel to tear down. Some characters, I fear, are past the point of no return. Already, Marvel is scampering around trying to sympathize Iron Man and Reed who have become awful shades of their former heroic characters. NOwadays, every time I see Reed or Tony, I immediately have a dislike for them. Is that what Marvel really wants to happen to two of their biggest characters?
Have She-Hulk and Iron Man... by MC Vamp	Apr 18th, 2007 11:15:03 AM
Pretty much nailed everything in the Marvel Universe at this point?
Marvel's future by WarpedElements	Apr 18th, 2007 11:22:49 AM
I dunno. I've just got bored with all the "OMG LOOK AT WHAT AMAZING WORLD CHANGING THING WE'LL DO NEXT!" They're jumping the shark, as it were, and they're going to really suck once they stop the yearly company wide crossovers. Seriously, can't they focus on the individual comics and simply make references/cameos like they used too instead of 4 or 5 issue long crossovers into the 'big event'. I've dropped pretty much alla my Marvel comics in favor of the likes of The Goon and Walking Dead, and Invincible. At least those aren't desperate for attention like marvel's been doing these last few years.
OId School vs New School by Tito Trinidad	Apr 18th, 2007 11:25:58 AM
When people invoke "old school" do they really mean "decent writing"? Or maybe superheroes acting "heroically"? I sometimes have to analyze whether I am being all nostalgic for the feelings that certain comics I read invoked or if sooperhero comics really were written better back in the day. I came to the conclusion that the '80's were a period to be nostalgic for. The '90s not so much. Tell me. Am I being an old fogey and just remembering that time in romantic sepia tones?Full disclosure I am 34 so that I was an '80s kid but my brother had been collecting since the late to early '60s and I used to read his all the time so it's not like that was my first exposure. Although I don't particularly like the writing on silver age DC books(although I love me some SA Legion of Superheroes) the ideas that came out of that era were so weird and fantastic and I for one am glad that DC is mining that era because there is gold in them thar hills. I mean seriously, those guy's were doing chronic, kush and purple ribbon ALL AT THE SAME TIME. Unfortunately, the stories did not make much sense.
RE: ^^^^^^ by nemler	Apr 18th, 2007 11:30:48 AM
While sales are this high, I doubt Marvel is too worried about building their characters back up right now. All the tearing down (and I agree with you..that is all that is going on these past few years) is bringing in $$ and that is going to be their ultimate goal, of course. Now, the music industry is a good example of how you can't stay on top for long if you keep doing the same thing for too long, so I have to believe that Marvel has a "turn around plan" brewing on the back burner. At some point the heroes will need to be heroes again. That point will most likely be started once sales start falling again. And they will start falling eventually, because like I said before, everything is cyclical. How they go about turning things around, I don't know. Right now they themselves probably don't have a hardline for that either. But they will work it out when the time is right. For me, as long as they don't do a reboot, I will be fine. I don't care for flat out reboots. I even read one dud at Marvel talking about scrapping their traditional numbering system...and going with, for exampe, #1-#6 for a story, and then going back to #1 for the next story. But that is a totally different topic I won't even get started on right now. Back to the point, I think fun, heroic comics will be back someday, but just not in the near future. And I don't mean reverting back to the Stan Lee written era. Comics will never go that far back. Those comics are wordy, flat out reading the story write into your mouth. Now days comics read more like a movie or tv show, with very few thought bubbles and now little panel boxes describing exactly what the character is doing at that point.
You know what's funny... by rev_skarekroe	Apr 18th, 2007 11:35:50 AM
Six or seven years ago, when Jemas was still there, Marvel books were barely tied together at all. Continuity was like a dirty word. Now the books are so tied together that Spider-Man doesn't make sense unless you read Civil War, which doesn't make sense unless you read Fantastic Four, etc. How about a happy medium?
Loners by jsm1978	Apr 18th, 2007 11:42:01 AM
I'm going to have to check that one out. I loved Darkhawk. Haven't bought a comic in ages, keep updated through this site and IGN, but I haven't liked what I've been reading lately. I'm in the "heros should be heros" camp 100%.
exactly, rev... by Ambush Bug	Apr 18th, 2007 11:51:19 AM
I used to say, "Continuity doesn't have to mean that in FF, Benn Grimm lets a beerfart on the roof of the Baxter Building and Daredevil doesn't have to smell it in his book if it is released in the same week." Some kind of happy medium could be met, but Marvel would have to pare down its titles if they are looking for any type of cohesiveness. Marvel is spread out way too much lately. Too many titles. Too many characters in every title. Not enough communication in office. If the Wrecking Crew battles She-Hulk and Omega Flight in the same week, someone at editorial should try to make things happen. I believe that's the way it used to work, but with the way things are run these days, I think Marvel is just happy to have a story from these ever-late writers/artists and rushes out to run it before checking any type of timetable.
GREATEST-REVIEW-EVER! by superhero	Apr 18th, 2007 12:05:58 PM
Seriously Prof. That Bizarro review...classic.
Actually...I kind of miss Jemas... by superhero	Apr 18th, 2007 12:22:02 PM
When Jemas was around there weren't any big crossover events from what I remember. He just seemed to want good comics being made and wanted the stories stand for themselves. Nowadays Al Quesada just wants to take everything back to the 90's with multiple covers, "shocking" events, and lackluster characterization covered up by pretty, or at least, different art. Pretty much anything I buy from Marvel is outside of their core universe...like SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE and that's going to end soon...oh, well. I don't even pick up ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN anymore after the Clone Saga...but I will possibly continue it in trade. But that's it for me and Marvel...kinda makes me sad.
You try keeping up Bizarro talk for 6 paragraphs. by Shigeru	Apr 18th, 2007 01:08:12 PM
exactly why it didn't work and was tedious to read.
What Dini is setting The Riddler up for in 'Tec... by Shigeru	Apr 18th, 2007 01:11:28 PM
Shooting even MORE flaming arrows into even MORE dudes with blowfish strapped to their heads!
X-Statix (X-Force) by Shigeru	Apr 18th, 2007 01:19:44 PM
One of the reasons I miss Jemas, right there. Anyone read Hellboy: Makoma?? That comic was the SHIT. Seriously folks, put down the weed and big 2 crap, and buy it. I don't read BPRD but it seems like the only Hellboy stuff coming out is the occasional mini, and they are all stellar.
Multiple covers by nemler	Apr 18th, 2007 01:21:56 PM
Multiple covers has to stop. Even when they are released 50/50 it is annoying as hell. Is anybody really buying two of the same comic just for the cover? I hope not. And it kind of reminds me of, 1995 I think, when Marvel started printing two of every issue. One was Standard while one was Deluxe and priced slightly higher. They said they were testing which paper would sell better, but you know they were going to switch to all Deluxe eventually anyway...so really it was a cheap trick.
Galactus is a Giant Fart in FF2 by Squashua	Apr 18th, 2007 01:42:32 PM
Anyone else read that article on this site? Relevant here at all?
Galactus = Star Trek Alien by nemler	Apr 18th, 2007 01:47:31 PM
The Enterprise was attacked by giant farts several times in the original Star Trek series. And that was fine for a 1960s tv show...but a new milennium summer blockbuster...with the FF in it no less...should have a giant dude in purple.
Shig...you must read BPRD...if only for the artwork... by superhero	Apr 18th, 2007 02:02:11 PM
Seriously...Guy Davis is the MAN...
Don't get nostalgic for Jemas! by rev_skarekroe	Apr 18th, 2007 02:07:08 PM
It was with him that all that decompression nonsense started. Who would allow a Hulk comic in which the Hulk never appears? He also didn't understand comics unless you ripped them off of movies. Silver Surfer = Communion, Thunderbolts = Fight Club, etc.
On the other hand by rev_skarekroe	Apr 18th, 2007 02:08:05 PM
Wasn't the Ultimate line his brainchild? I admit, I hated the idea at first, but it turned out prety cool.
Yeah, that Galactus thing is so sad... by superhero	Apr 18th, 2007 02:09:25 PM
It SHOULD be a giant purple guy in a huge helmet! With crackling cosmic energy surrounding him ala old school Kirby dots! Man, talk about no imagination! A really talented filmaker would be able to make Lee and Kirby's Galactus work and seem scary as HELL!
To ANYONE who found the bizarro review difficult: by Psynapse	Apr 18th, 2007 02:11:12 PM
Sucks to be only a linear thinker only now doesn't it? Now shut the fuck up and go back to numbering your comic boxes, those of us capable of both abstract and linear thinking (like me and Thalya for example) had no problem at all and caught the funny to boot.
Oh, and Marvel said they were relevant in the 90's too by superhero	Apr 18th, 2007 02:11:55 PM
So, um, no they're not more relevant now. Remember, Marvel thought it was relevant because Rob Liefeld was in those Levis commercials. The bar is not high for Marvel relevance. And the ONLY reason non collectors are talking about Marvel is because of the Spider-Man movies.
The good thing about the Bizarro Review by Homer Sexual	Apr 18th, 2007 02:42:39 PM
Is that people are talking about it. For example, I often side with Psynapse. Yet, I generally dislike anything Prof C. writes. For example, the Bizarro review was, IMO, dreadful. As posted, very tedious and I admit I didn't actually finish reading the entire review. Now, my hater side is somewhat vindicated as people are falling off the She-Hulk love train,for that book has been overrated since the relaunch. And the art is so often subpar that I am used to it by now. Yet, my habit keeps me buying this book. Despite my habit of buying books that aren't good anymore, one issue of Picuolt was actually so terrible that I've dropped it, as apparently have so many others, until Simone comes onboard. OK, AICN, I shall purchas Dini's Detective based on this review. I have generally been quite happy with the recommendations I've gotten here. Sadly, I agree that the horrible, depressing current Marvel shall continue for some time. It does seem to be quite successful. Yet I am about to again drop Thunderbolts because it is just too depressing. Although I preferred the multifaceted Moonstone to the current, all-evil version, I can take it. But Robbie Baldwin's Penance is just too much for me. And I hate, hate, hate the guts of Iron Man now, which may be what Marvel intends. So many Marvel "heroes" are currently just reprehensible, and I agree with reviewers who said they don't want to read comics that are no fun, even if they are "well-written." I can't even sample Mighty Avengers, since they're all the pro-registration "heroes," and now am most liking New Avengers, since at least they're representing something positive. But it's sadly accurate that many, if not most, readers couldn't care less about respecting any particular characters (except, probably, Superman and Batman).
Rocket Raccoon Rocks! by steverodgers	Apr 18th, 2007 02:48:56 PM
Am i the only one excited for this Annihilation: Star-Lord thing? The return of my RR?! I was trying to boycott Marvel after killing cap (not that they care) - but i'd fight a baby to read this. comics are crack. oh yeah - bendis sucks. thank you.
Psy: by Shigeru	Apr 18th, 2007 03:12:03 PM
I found it difficult not because I didn't understand it or had trouble following it or because I'm not "capable of both abstract and linear thinking"... I simply found it annoying.
rev by Shigeru	Apr 18th, 2007 03:18:04 PM
I kind of like him for the reasons you mentioned, too. It was so out there that it almost worked. And yeah I believe the Ultimate line was in part his doing. Speaking of which, you Bendis haters can suck it, I thought the "chicken wings" thing in the latest USM was hilarious.
Galactus on film by Shigeru	Apr 18th, 2007 03:27:55 PM
check out what he should look like: (no idea where this came from) remove the spaces: http://kungfurodeo.com/wp-cont ent/uploads/2006/09/galactus_h ead.jpg
Homer by Squashua	Apr 18th, 2007 03:53:21 PM
Hey, I'm just glad that "my" She-Hulk and WW reviews are being read considering the greatness (no Bizarro-speak there) of the Bizarro review. One review usually overshadows all the others. I love that thing he wrote. Or, rather, "Me hate!"
Annoyance is fine Shig... by Psynapse	Apr 18th, 2007 04:03:12 PM
That's persons prerogative after all. I'm just saying for those that are annoyed because they were unable to follow it, well, sucks to be you then. Now get back to sucking my dick!
Galactus Head by Squashua	Apr 18th, 2007 04:28:23 PM
Looks like it's from that recent Marvel Alliance video game. Kung Fu Rodeo... I remember them from back when they were 4 Color Review.
"Marvel’s Ambush Bug equivalent" by 3 Bag Enema	Apr 18th, 2007 04:43:47 PM
Actually, he's Marvel's Mr. Mxyzptlk equivalent.
With all the Bizzaro love... by loodabagel	Apr 18th, 2007 05:31:07 PM
Floating around, is it safe to say that All-Star Superman is the best Superman comic ever? I'll say it. Also, Morrison's last issue of Batman was actually really good. I think it was the best one I've seen yet and, hey, maybe you should give it a whirl.
Impossible Man! by loodabagel	Apr 18th, 2007 05:40:23 PM
Hwy, there's an idea for a better villain in FF2. Other villains who are cooler than clouds include Thanos, Dr. Doom, Annihlus, Namor, Paste-Pot Pete, Swarm, Clones, and oh yeah, Galactus MOTHERFUCKER!
Jemas was cool by El Vale	Apr 18th, 2007 05:44:54 PM
I miss him too, even though it was his fault Morrison left Marvel. And that Bruce Jones Hulk run was awesome at first. Good stories, JRJr art and those awesome Kaare Andrews covers.
Ummm by El Vale	Apr 18th, 2007 05:46:44 PM
"Those of us capable of both abstract and linear thinking (like me and Thalya for example)" Wow.
Ahhh X-Statix by El Vale	Apr 18th, 2007 05:51:13 PM
You don't see stuff like that anymore. Back then i was reading Morrison's New X-Men, Jones' Hulk and X-Statix...good times indeed I also downloaded Hellboy: Makoma but haven't read it yet. Corben + Hellboy = Orgasm
Impossible Man in the FF movie by Ambush Bug	Apr 18th, 2007 06:06:27 PM
would be represented as a gob of silly putty. Johnny: That alien over there copied the Family Circle from Sunday's funnies. Ben: That's impossible!!!
Ahem: Well we are... by Psynapse	Apr 18th, 2007 06:50:13 PM
And unless I've missed something, so are you. (*_^)
Oscar Wilde 4 Prez by WarpedElements	Apr 18th, 2007 08:51:55 PM
Civil War makes comics relevant again? No it's just flashy and grabbing attention because they're "SHAKING UP/DOWN TEH UNIVERSE! IT IS TEH ROXXOR!". It's simply, like i said, JUMPING THE GOD DAMN SHARK. Grasping at straws and doing whatever they can to draw away from the fact that they've run low on ideas and rehashing shit from the 90s. Hell, if they wanted comics to be talked about, just make the Invisble Woman and Storm lovers. That'll garner attention: Interracial extramarital affair seeking lesbians! YES! That'd stir up shit AND get even the mainstream media talking about it like they did cap's 'death'. And since they brought back Cap Marv, ain't no way Cap America is staying dead. Quesada, Bendis, I hate both of you. EVERYONE GO READ INVINCIBLE INSTEAD!
Sorry ... just could not read that Bizarro review. by dregmobile	Apr 18th, 2007 09:58:14 PM
I agree about Detective and She-Hulk. I disagree about New Avengers, but I can't really argue my points because I like the art, I like the action, and I like the story. I like the cross cutting. I think it's the coolest team-up in Marvel comics I've read since I jumped aboard about 14 months ago. I'll admit I can have superficial interests in comics. My reasoning for ignoring Mighty Avengers is that I don't like the team assembled. I laughed at the line about Strange not being able to transport them to Japan but being able to transport them to a jet that can take them to Japan. These and the Illuminati issues are all I have read of Dr. Strange, so I have no idea what his exact capabilities are. I think it's actually my favourite title at the moment. The good news is that I have purchased Pride of Baghdad and will be getting into that shortly.
Hmm, seem to have forgotten to actually say... by loodabagel	Apr 18th, 2007 10:25:04 PM
That All-Star Superman is the best Superman comic ever. I think Jemas also started the Max line. Quesada was the guy who limited it to publishing 1 title. Max, where have you gone? Come back Max!
Yeahbutwhat? by loodabagel	Apr 18th, 2007 10:36:14 PM
Bizarro review, that is exactly what.
um... by blackthought	Apr 18th, 2007 10:42:46 PM
what whoever said.
Well well.. by Thalya	Apr 18th, 2007 10:55:30 PM
Got to the shop because I'm off today and not a (totally) bad book in my 10 book pull. Guggenheim's Flash keeps on with the solidity (Tony Daniel starts on this issue too). Also, major Weather Wizard development! Rock on! I love me some Rogues. 52 was downright epic and everything it needed to be. The four oneshot accompaniments were.. wavers hand They filled in some blanks nicely with some good artwork in places (of course nothing tops Justiniano in the main book) and if I didn't have enough sense to avoid that Brave New World Martian Manhunter mini I'd probably understand what they were trying to retcon with J'onn. And as much as I've loved Keith Champagne's recent stuff, he skimped on the plot points advertised on the covers of his issues. B&B#3 keeps on rocking: Batman and Blue Beetle trump a Supergirl/GL pairing any day. Manhunter!!! Not ending! Really, it's not! (though it would've been the sweetest send-off if it was) Wonder Woman in a Hummer! If Joker can't get Jimmy Olsen he'd better stay the hell away from Dylan! And best for last: Gail Simone's never been better on BoP, and I have her entire run. She excels with very large casts, and she gives everyone a distinct personality and motivation, and she's just having a blast. Nicola Scott's a real find too - she's got a mix of Joe Bennett and Dale Eaglesham going on and she draws a shiny Harley Quinn.
See? by El Vale	Apr 18th, 2007 10:59:34 PM
blackthought agrees with me.
I think Dan Buckley's to blame for the MAX debacle by El Vale	Apr 18th, 2007 11:07:23 PM
But whatever. If i were running Marvel i would've found a way to publish those Icon books under the MAX imprint and have Bendis and Brubaker and Mack retain the rights. It still works as creator owned comics published by Marvel AND it reinvigorates the imprint. Having your cake and all that.
Shit yeah. by loodabagel	Apr 18th, 2007 11:39:32 PM
It'd be a great idea to have an imprint that publishes 4 or 5 titles instead of three that publish 1 or 2. Yo Vale, you wanna own Marvel Comics with me?
Cake analogy... by loodabagel	Apr 18th, 2007 11:40:34 PM
Yeah, I want cake. That stuff isn't even like pie size. Muffins man, muffins.
I thought you were a bagel guy, looda.. by Thalya	Apr 18th, 2007 11:48:54 PM

Cake sucks Pie's dick by Shigeru	Apr 19th, 2007 08:34:43 AM
Every night. And loves it. So there.
Teen Titans #45 by Psynapse	Apr 19th, 2007 08:42:30 AM
WOW. There isn't a single panel in the entire book that makes ANY character look good. This was the most un-attractive, un-appealing, and downright ugly (not to mention misshapen in full body shots) looking mainstream superhero. I will drop this book like yesterday's bad fashion if I have to look at Al B.'s 'art'(which, he's simply 'photoreferencing' without having the brains to use an actual lightbox, trust me on this) much more.....
Nicola Scott Vs. Al Barrionuevo by Psynapse	Apr 19th, 2007 08:45:46 AM
One's a talented and beautiful illustrator, the other's a hack. You figure it out.
The closest thing to Ambush Bug that Marvel has is... by Squashua	Apr 19th, 2007 08:52:33 AM
either She-Hulk or Slapstick, who might be getting as larger role in The Initiative.
Is Tony Daniel really that busy? by loodabagel	Apr 19th, 2007 09:54:10 AM
Really, the guy yet to finish 1 four issue story in his career.
I'm ready for Vailiant to be cool again. by teethgnasher	Apr 19th, 2007 10:57:28 AM
That fucking caveman with the cool armor was THE SHIT. Solar was the bomb. Great art and great stores, until Jim Shooter left.
Shooter didn't 'leave' Valiant..... by Psynapse	Apr 19th, 2007 11:55:58 AM
He was forced out. True story.
Challenger am crappy reviewer! by Borgnine JR	Apr 19th, 2007 02:42:05 PM
Seriously buddy, the bit was played out after the first paragraph. Maybe the AICN should put you on the Archie and Jughead beat for awhile.
Sounds like a good idea! by Prof Challenger	Apr 19th, 2007 03:55:50 PM
Archie and that knucklehead, Jughead, need to get the @sshole treatment. Now I gotta go buy a couple issues. Hmmm. Maybe I'll just wait till FREE COMIC DAY and then review the Archie freebie...
Pay 'em no mind, Professor C..... by Psynapse	Apr 19th, 2007 04:10:27 PM
Visionaries are rarely understood in their own time. Welcome to AICN, where trying ANYTHING out of the norm will get you trolled. Well BRING IT fuckers......
By the way, Borgnine Jr? by Psynapse	Apr 19th, 2007 04:19:16 PM
In Bizarro-speak you just COMPLIMENTED The Prof., dipshit. (Which is probably part if why he's laughing at you too)
Borgnine Jr. am favoritest talkbacker ever! by Squashua	Apr 19th, 2007 04:28:04 PM
He no fuck sheep.
Prof, if you're gonna review Archie.. by Thalya	Apr 19th, 2007 05:13:51 PM
Can you Bizarro-review it too?
Boy, Am I Glad That Galactus Won't Be A Giant. by Buzz Maverik	Apr 19th, 2007 06:06:11 PM
I'm working on a project that has a giant alien villain. Of course, I'm ripping off Galactus. But if he's a giant in the movie, people will say I'm ripping off a crappy movie. If I rip off good source material, it's a homage.
I Head Galactus Will Be A... by Buzz Maverik	Apr 19th, 2007 06:11:39 PM
...puddle.
UPDATE! Galactus Will Now Be... by Buzz Maverik	Apr 19th, 2007 06:12:30 PM
...a stain.
Just Kidding! Avi Arad Told Me That For Galactus... by Buzz Maverik	Apr 19th, 2007 06:14:08 PM
...they'll be passing out some scratch and sniff cards. When he's supposed to appear, the movie will cue us and we scratch our card because there's nothing more threatening than an odor.
52 #50 by Tito Trinidad	Apr 19th, 2007 08:52:20 PM
Great stuff. Black Adam vs the 36 Chambers of the Wu, I mean the great 10. I kept waiting for Shaolin Robot to start spittin' mad flow at 'em. Shimmy Shimmy Yo, Shimmy Ya!!
see blackthought agrees with someone... by blackthought	Apr 19th, 2007 10:42:07 PM
wait...what is going on here...and god i love black adam...from the old johns jsa run and anything that pushes him to the forefront of dc consciousness is a good thing. and um...i must be on lost next year. i must.
Seriously tho' by El Vale	Apr 20th, 2007 12:16:27 AM
Who the fuck is Black Adam?
The 36 Chambers? by loodabagel	Apr 20th, 2007 09:45:11 AM
As in "Wu-Tang Clan aint nothing to fuck with?" Hot damn! We must all buy that comic book now. Anything with Ghostfae Killer in it is a classic.
The Great 10 by Tito Trinidad	Apr 20th, 2007 11:02:51 AM
Even tho' Black Adam totally MURDERED them to death. Those guys had some cool ass names. Except for the Yeti. That was kind of lame.
The Great 10 by Shigeru	Apr 20th, 2007 11:11:52 AM
Is that those crazy Chinese Grant Morrison dudes? (I stopped reading 52 around issue... 8?) If so, cool, I might actually pick that up, since I enjoyed them and I enjoy some Black Adam.
52/WWIII Question by Homer Sexual	Apr 20th, 2007 11:26:22 AM
It seems to me that Black Adam has been dealth with at the end of 52 #50 (good issue, although how he's dealt with isn't terribly original) but then he's back for WWIII being dealt with again. Did I miss something? I won't be more specific in order to avoid spoiling. But I always wonder why people holler so much about spoilers, anyway. Why come here, or wherever, to read about a book/movie/show, whatever, if you don't want anything "spoiled?"
Homer by Tito Trinidad	Apr 20th, 2007 12:16:05 PM
WWW III, is basically the same fight in 52 #50 except told through J'onn J'onz perspective. It also clears up some plot points that I think 52 itself was supposed to clear up. And it does it lamely. I very rarely pick up books without flipping through them, but for some inexplicable reason I did with these. I wish I had not. In my opinion, you could just buy 52 and troll the blogs to find out what happened in WWIII Shigaru, yeah those were the guys. Oh, and SPOILER for my last post. Sorry.
WarpedElements by Squashua	Apr 20th, 2007 03:36:48 PM
Owa Tagu Siam!
@$$holes Did A Great Archie Review. by Buzz Maverik	Apr 20th, 2007 06:06:49 PM
One of our founding members, the Village Idiot, did a brilliant comparisan of Archie to the GREAT GATSBY (I shit you not). Probably the people who hate the BIZARRO review would hate it too. I remember that one because I did a review of AGENT X in the form of letters to teen idol magazines, from the perspective a middle schooler stalking Gail. You'd have hated that one too. We used to do a lot of cool stuff that everybody hated.
Experimental reviews... by loodabagel	Apr 20th, 2007 10:16:06 PM
Oh hell yeah, I've written my share of experimental stuff here and there. You know, love poems written in the form of poems that already existed and such... Although maybe it's just a general distaste of Prof. Challenger that fuels the hatred. I finally got to pick up All Star Superman 7 and I can see why he'd be so stoked for Bizarro. If y'all haven't heard, I'm doing coverage of Spiderman: Back in Black, so stay tuned for reviewing excellence. OR at the very least, stay tuned for a few hate filled rants. Was also lucky enough to get Thunderbolts this week, and it was indeed pretty awesome for a comic with no action. I give it my gold ribbon of excellence.
52 and WWIII by Jinxo	Apr 21st, 2007 06:49:06 AM
The events of WWWIII take place within the time frame of 52 issue #50. Sort of like one issue wasn't enough so they did a big 4 issue expansion on the Black Adam battle. I thought a comic a week was crazy. But four issues of a series in one week? Daaamn.
damn... by blackthought	Apr 21st, 2007 12:32:32 PM
indeed.
52 #50 & WWIII specials by Psynapse	Apr 22nd, 2007 12:09:38 PM
52 #50: One of the best damn books yet this year. Black Adam is THE SHIT. WWWII: Wow, That was 'meh'. lameness abounded. That was a one-ish story streeeetched way too far. Hey DC? Thanks but I've wasted enough money on Tween Titans, Shadowpunk'd, and the Personal Exposition League of America, they're off the pull list, bitches. Give me ring when they don't suck rancid ass and attempt to spew it back out as steak au poivre.
Know what's awesome? by Shigeru	Apr 23rd, 2007 10:25:52 AM
Manga.
Hey hey hey... by loodabagel	Apr 23rd, 2007 10:30:57 AM
I've never read any.
... by blackthought	Apr 23rd, 2007 01:06:17 PM
berserk!
looda by Shigeru	Apr 23rd, 2007 03:51:23 PM
start with Lone Wolf & Cub plz
Lone Wolf? by Psynapse	Apr 23rd, 2007 04:13:45 PM
Dude that's the Mickey D's of manga! (Okay more like the Wendy's of manga but still) Yo Looda! I recommend 'Uzumaki' if Horror is your gig.
I couldn't get into Uzumaki by El Vale	Apr 23rd, 2007 06:18:38 PM
I was in for Disturbing but ended up with a face full of Silly.
lone wolf is good... by blackthought	Apr 23rd, 2007 10:17:54 PM
so is blade of the immortal, tezuka's ouptut...etc...
Uzumaki silly? by Psynapse	Apr 24th, 2007 09:02:20 AM
O-kaaaay....
Gee I'd love to... by loodabagel	Apr 24th, 2007 09:42:20 AM
But it seems the only manga I can find involves Naruto and/or big tittied girls. Sigh. One day. One day. Yesterday, I found another issue of the Madman spinoff series "The Atomics" so my comic needs are satisfied for the next month or so. I've got four of these babies now, and it's like I'm a space piarte finding a chest of space treasure when I find 'em.
Also of note: Boogiepop by Psynapse	Apr 24th, 2007 09:56:32 AM
Both the manga and the light novel are excellent. Don't let the silly name fool you, it's WAAAY deep.
A quote from the Boogiepop novel.... by Psynapse	Apr 24th, 2007 11:09:09 AM
"The man who came from the sky, the woman made from his design-the twisted, strange events they brought about must have begun around that time. Right as my heart had been broken."
crickets chirp by Psynapse	Apr 24th, 2007 02:15:40 PM
..........
poot! by Squashua	Apr 24th, 2007 02:20:12 PM
Oops. Pardon me for releasing some Galactus. I had Mexican last night.
Galactus could beat up Star Sapphire by Thalya	Apr 24th, 2007 02:25:51 PM
At least according to Beast Boy..
huh? by The Heathen	Apr 24th, 2007 02:57:03 PM
…
Page 19 by Thalya	Apr 24th, 2007 03:00:54 PM
That's all I have to say.
And then this snake-like pink thing goes crawling... by Thalya	Apr 24th, 2007 03:06:04 PM
oh, nevermind..
Yeabuwhat? by Psynapse	Apr 24th, 2007 03:30:12 PM
Seriously T, what the hell are you tawkin' 'bout?
Moon pies, Psy! by Thalya	Apr 24th, 2007 03:51:49 PM

scratches head by Psynapse	Apr 24th, 2007 04:02:22 PM
And yet, it seems I SHOULD know this.
not yet at least.. by Thalya	Apr 24th, 2007 04:06:56 PM
I'm workin' on it..
OH! Aaah..okies...... by Psynapse	Apr 24th, 2007 04:12:41 PM
Igeddit, Igeddit.
hmm... by blackthought	Apr 24th, 2007 08:19:56 PM
really.
Please stop! by loodabagel	Apr 25th, 2007 09:36:28 AM
For fuck's sake, this is getting out of control! Jesus fucking christ! Would they shut up already? Just fucking die already! Sorry, you all have no idea what that was about.
Just kill them Looda by Psynapse	Apr 25th, 2007 09:57:11 AM
A 3 foot metal tub and some lye should do nicely for disposing of the bodies.
I Know Exactly What It's About, Looda... by Buzz Maverik	Apr 25th, 2007 09:59:47 AM
...a knife fight on a Haittian beach as zuvembie slaves look on...a renegade US general gone missing...and only a rookie cop knows the answer to a mystery that may blow the lid off the darkest conspiracy is history...
Darkest Conspiracy Is History... by Buzz Maverik	Apr 25th, 2007 10:02:38 AM
...you may think that's a typo that couldn't be fixed because AICN doesn't have an edit feature. But could it be one of those stupid DA VINCI CODE clues like SO BORING THE CON OF MAN? Could it, College Boy? Could it?
Micky D's? Wendys? by Shigeru	Apr 25th, 2007 11:31:03 AM
Smoke some more, dude. Yeah it's popular, but not as much as one would think (not too popular with the kiddies these days). And since it's SO FUCKING GOOD wouldn't it be more like the Casablanca of Manga? You will get a shitload of people saying it's their favorite, but it doesn't make it any less good.
And yes I'm late to the party: by Shigeru	Apr 25th, 2007 11:32:21 AM
I just started reading Death Note >_>
Casablanca? Actually yeah.... by Psynapse	Apr 25th, 2007 12:03:57 PM
I just had to rag 'cuz ever'body like 'Lone Wolf'. Still say Boogiepop owns though.
Co&Ca by Shigeru	Apr 25th, 2007 12:11:14 PM
hm. I have the other comic work from him/them and to put it best, I'm skeptical http://forum.newsarama.com/sho wthread.php?t=110116
Boogiepop by Shigeru	Apr 25th, 2007 12:14:29 PM
was always interested in the manga and anime but never got into it. hm.
This week's column (4/25/07) by Ambush Bug	Apr 25th, 2007 12:18:20 PM
Sorry folks, due to some technical problems there won't be a column for this week. Thanks to everyone who submitted entries for the 28 Days Later contest. They will be announced next week when we celebrate our fifth year at AICN and start @$$HOLES YEAR SIX! Again, we apologize for not having a column this week. Every now and then a bye week is necessary for us to refuel the engines. I will now stop typing in order for y'all to start ripping on me... Just kidding' I love all of yous guys.
Cool beans, Ambush Bug.. by Thalya	Apr 25th, 2007 12:41:51 PM
I know watcha mean about the refueling. Now we just need to let loose with the discussion and craziness like we haven't for the past week. We were about a quart low on the craziness, I think.. We need a deep philosophical discussion topic now, dammit! And we already discussed thought balloons awhile back..
Thought baloons? by The Heathen	Apr 25th, 2007 12:52:15 PM
Really? I've been out of it this week. No problem Bug, the Cogs are like Cassaday and Ellis late, like Shaolin Cowboy late… well, maybe not that bad, but y'know - late still. I blame Vale for not writing everything. Yeah, that's it. We didn't talk about the fake Joker pics? Norton as Hulk? Green Arrow in a womans prison escape movie? Spidey 3? Spidey 4, 5, 6? C'mon! Aren't we supposed to talk about that sort of stuff? Who's well trimmed?
On Boogiepop by Psynapse	Apr 25th, 2007 01:27:15 PM
You might want to read the manga or novel BEFORE watching the Boogiepop Phantom anime. The anime will confuse the FUCK out of you but it will be TOTALLY worth it once you get to the end. The anime expounds and is susbsequent to the events of the novel& manga. Oh and pay CLOSE attention every second of the anime, there is SO much imbedded and if you don't have the Echoes/Manticore conflict (from the novel & manga) to fall back on you most likely will be fooled as to who is who and what is what for quite a few of the episodes. Oh and Boogiepop Phantom has one of the best openning songs EVER.
ooh I was just thinking about that! by Shigeru	Apr 25th, 2007 02:34:06 PM
Q: What is the best anime opening theme song of all time? A: Dragon Half Please, Psy, be old-school enough to get that. ? And as the only other member of the cogs who digs anime (so it seems), you didn't comment on my AB pics! The zombie Aeris was my fav...
Dragon Half!! by Psynapse	Apr 25th, 2007 04:03:56 PM
OMG what an oldy but a goody. Dunno about all time best though, for me that may be 'Haunted Junction''s opener. (Luuuurve that song!)
QUESTION by Psynapse	Apr 25th, 2007 04:17:35 PM
@$$es, Cogs, Trolls, whomever... What are your top 5 favorite anime (TV, movie or OAV) and why?
AB pics? by Psynapse	Apr 25th, 2007 04:19:55 PM
Where again (VERY busy at work and scatterbrained)?
Question for discussion time! by loodabagel	Apr 25th, 2007 05:13:17 PM
My favorite anime cartoons.< br/> 1. Metropolis< br/> 2. Akra< br/> 3. Princess Monoke< br/> Unfortunately, those are really the only animes I've seen, apart from the ol' days of Saturday morning Digimon Whatever channel Pokemon was on, we didn't get, so I wasn't able to jump onto that bandwagon. and Wednesday night Dragonball Z, which I really only watched like twice anyway.
My top 5 Anime Series... by superhero	Apr 25th, 2007 07:03:11 PM
Top Five Anime Series of All Time 1. Giant Robo: The first anime series that sucked me in and had me dying with anticipation for the next chapter…not so much for the story itself but the animation! WOW! Great, great stuff that holds up today. LOVE this series. 2. Samurai Champloo: This thing just kicks ass and is funny all the way through with an ending that did not disappoint like so many anime have. Love the animation, characterization, and soundtrack. Champloo is awesome, awesome, awesome! 3. Cowboy Bebop: Yes, I know this is an easy pick but still…c’mon…who doesn’t love Cowboy Bebop? I mean it’s just great! Another great soundtrack along with great characters make this a must see. 4. Neon Genesis Evangelion: Mindfuck anyone? Seriously over the top, whiny, tripped out anime that I couldn’t stop watching to save my life. This is an anime series if Stanley Kubrik had directed it on acid. 5. Berserk: Great but violent and heavy sword epic that has a bizarre ending because of production being cut off before they could finish the series. Still, a great ride that eventually sucks you in and won’t let go. Too bad the ending leaves you hanging but it’s still worth a watch…
Ninja Scroll by Homer Sexual	Apr 25th, 2007 07:06:11 PM
Ninja Scroll is not only my favorite anime flicks, it's one of my all time Top 10 movies of any genre. Jubei! Gemma! Kagero! They have powers, and nudity! If you like comics, you'll love this, believe me.
Now I look like a dork... by loodabagel	Apr 25th, 2007 09:59:16 PM
Because I messed up the tags again. But I went to the store and checked for those previously mentioned mangas... Nowhere to be found, apart from the Boogiepop novel. But I do want to check out that Uzukami when I get the chance.
Anime Nearly Got Me Killed. by Buzz Maverik	Apr 26th, 2007 12:34:00 AM
When I was four years old, they had this Japanese cartoon called MARINE BOY. It was about a kid in a suit with devil horns who swallowed a tube that let him breathe underwater. Genius that I was, I swallow a fucking butter knife. Ma Maverik was going to have one of my fucking brothers who was on leave from Viet-fucking-Nam perform a tracheotomy on me on the dining room table. That was a good motivator for me to gag up the knife. Then, Ma made me throw the knife away and my brother, who's like this Sergeant wanted for war crimes in Cambodia calls me "dumb shit" for the next ten years. Therapy, how did you guess? Anyway, since then, I distrust all cartoon characters with huge eyes who breathlessly deliver huge amounts of dubbed dialogue.
GIGANTOR and THE AMAZING 3... by Buzz Maverik	Apr 26th, 2007 12:48:36 AM
...Gigantor was about this kid who controlled a giant robot. The Amazing Three was about this kid who befriended these three aliens who were transformed into animals (I only remember that the girl alien became a rabbit, I don't know what the other two aliens were) who traveled around in this giant rolling wheel. And of course, SPEED RACER.
Brad Meltzer IS AN ASSHOLE (Seriously) by Psynapse	Apr 26th, 2007 09:07:16 AM
Okay so Psy decides to buy the trade of Green Lantern: Rebirth because everyone said it was the shit and hey, it sold out like a motherfucker when it was monthly. So I read the 'introduction' (Yeah RIGHT) by Meltzer. The ASSHAT (Yeah I DO hope you read this you fucking fanbozo!) SPOILS THE FUCK out of key story beats. He even goes so far as to BULLET POINT THEM. No wonder Justice League has sucked so much rancid ass, this tool is stuck in fanboy mode. Fuck you Brad, Fuck You.
It makes me happy by Shigeru	Apr 26th, 2007 09:51:02 AM
that Psy doesn't like JLA. neither do I.
Anime Boston Pics by Shigeru	Apr 26th, 2007 09:57:44 AM
for the world to see: http://tinyurl.com/2g8x2g should work.
xoxo Ambush Bug by CarmillaVonDoom	Apr 26th, 2007 10:01:32 AM
Darn it....I miss you guys this week! :^) Now you'll just have to post the anniversary article a little early for us!
Quote of the day: by Thalya	Apr 26th, 2007 10:17:52 AM
"More comics should begin with the violent death of an old man at the hands of teeny, tiny ninja puppets. Take notes, Meltzer! And Meltzer, if you HAVE taken notes and you do this, DO NOT HAVE THE PUPPETS RAPED AND KILLED. They have done nothing to you, Meltzer. Moving on... "
P.S. by Thalya	Apr 26th, 2007 10:18:56 AM
Newsarama later today. Possible announcement of Angel season 6.
Top 5 Anime by Shigeru	Apr 26th, 2007 10:19:17 AM
Can I put "all miyazaki movies" as one entry? Or shit, how about "all ghibli movies"? No? Okay, let's do it this way in no particular order: Neon Genesis Evangelion (series and movies). maybe my favorite thing ever. Kare Kano (his and her circumstances). Hideaki Anno again. Ruroni Kenshin Trust and Betrayal (Samurai X). Holy shit this is good, get the director's cut. Cowboy Bebop. Serial Experiments Lain Akira special mentions: Ninja Scroll, Macross Plus, Dragon Half, Vampire Hunter D (orig), Slayers, Tenchi Muyo stuff. Top 10 Ghibli/Miyazaki works: 1: Spirited Away 2: Grave of the Fireflies 3: Laputa 4: Nausicaa 5: Porco Rosso 6: Lupin III: Castle of Cogliostro 7: 8: Mononoke 9: Whisper of the Heart 10: Howl's Moving Castle. ??
Oh come on... by Thalya	Apr 26th, 2007 10:22:33 AM
There's no love for Fullmetal Alchemist? Anyone? Anyone?
Kiki's Delivery Service by Shigeru	Apr 26th, 2007 10:23:00 AM
Should be in there somewhere.
Shiggy Pop... by loodabagel	Apr 26th, 2007 10:28:21 AM
You sir, are very sexy when haniging out with Totoro.
Thal by Shigeru	Apr 26th, 2007 10:30:16 AM
at least you didn't say Naruto? Looda: Thanx. I prefer that to getting killed by giant robot.
Meh! by Thalya	Apr 26th, 2007 10:38:37 AM
Snooty McSnootypants.
yay by Shigeru	Apr 26th, 2007 10:45:35 AM
I got called snooty by the girl who's in Mensa ^_^
Intelligence ! = snootiness by Thalya	Apr 26th, 2007 10:50:03 AM
But clearly you're too dumb to see that. -_^
Kiki's is actually my favorite Miyazaki movie... by superhero	Apr 26th, 2007 10:52:55 AM
Followed by Spirited Away. And I have Fullmetal Alchemist but I have yet to watch an episode of it. Too busy. Yet I do love me some Naruto...I'm up to episode 101 and the shit is just getting crazy good...
Crap! I forgot about Last Exile! by superhero	Apr 26th, 2007 10:53:51 AM
That was some great stuff too...but not in my top 5 I don't think.
Thalya =/= sense of humor! by Shigeru	Apr 26th, 2007 12:24:10 PM
i keed i keed ^_^
rawr! by Squashua	Apr 26th, 2007 12:30:50 PM
Mee-yow. Kittens with claws, here!
Just call me a Hell Kitten. by Thalya	Apr 26th, 2007 12:37:06 PM
Mew.
My top 5 by Psynapse	Apr 26th, 2007 01:20:39 PM
TV shows: Neon Genesis Evangelion, Eureka 7, Fullmetal Alchemist, Blue Seed, Devilman lady ( I LOVE Go Nagai!!). OAVS: Giant Robo, Devilman, Gunbuster, Read or Die, Mazinkaiser. Movies: Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer, My Neighbor Totoro, Swept Away, Project A-Ko, Princess Mononoke (Miyazake OWNS bitches).
Well then... by loodabagel	Apr 26th, 2007 04:51:34 PM
Has anyone seen Metropolis? It's not an anime remake of the German movie, as someone tried to tell me it was, but it's certainly a good film. I know that I'm no expert, but I'd like to recomend it.
Yes, Metropolis rules as well...beautiful. by superhero	Apr 26th, 2007 06:16:11 PM
I was just listing my favorite anime series...Read or Die is kickass...
Psy.. by Thalya	Apr 26th, 2007 07:45:47 PM
Swept Away? Madonna made an anime?
Yes, Meltzer does blow. by Homer Sexual	Apr 26th, 2007 08:40:46 PM
OK, I've only read his Identity Crisis, but I surely did hate that one, and felt it showed a certain tone--pompous, ponderous, morose and borderline misogynist--that would affect his other work. So I have not read anything else he's written.
i always wanted to own a patlabor. by blackthought	Apr 26th, 2007 09:16:53 PM
and um...other stuff too.
I like Identity Crisis. by loodabagel	Apr 26th, 2007 10:43:00 PM
It is true. Sorry.
OMG T.... by Psynapse	Apr 27th, 2007 08:48:36 AM
PLEASE tell me you've seen 'Swept Away'. If not, you NEED to, trust a loony Psy on this.
patlabor awesome by Shigeru	Apr 27th, 2007 09:45:56 AM
this topic is now about who would win in a fight: unit 01 or a big gundam (possibly the nerdiest fight ever, next to NC-1701D vs. a Star Destroyer)
thought balloons by Shigeru	Apr 27th, 2007 09:46:59 AM
are ALL OVER Mighty Avengers. abuh???
triple post action! by Shigeru	Apr 27th, 2007 09:48:03 AM
Did a new issue of Walking Dead come out Wednesday? My shop didn't get it.
Are there cool comic shops in Seattle? by loodabagel	Apr 27th, 2007 09:55:05 AM
I'll be there in next week. If anyone lives there I'll say hi. Also, I'm seeing Spider-Man 3 opning day in Imax. Something everyone is hating me for right now.
Swept Away or Spirited Away? by Thalya	Apr 27th, 2007 10:17:13 AM
'Cause I've seen the Miyazaki, but not the Madonna.
AAAH FUCK by Psynapse	Apr 27th, 2007 10:25:00 AM
This is what happens when your work is insanely busy and your every waking moment is consumed with attempting to move while getting jerked around at EVERY turn.(one way to find out just who really is your friend though) Spirited AWay is what I meant........
Can I punch a baby now? by Psynapse	Apr 27th, 2007 11:02:17 AM
I swear, it's either that or I rack up one HELL of a body count today. I mean, I'm ready to beat (BEAT. THE. PISS.) the piss out of an old person or something....
yay by Shigeru	Apr 27th, 2007 12:37:15 PM

Start with puppies Psy... by loodabagel	Apr 27th, 2007 01:49:04 PM
They suck the least.
I already used up all the puppies this morning by Psynapse	Apr 27th, 2007 01:58:14 PM
Did you know their spines sound just twigs when you snap them? Okay, wet squishy twigs butstill....
There's tons of great comic shops in Seattle... by superhero	Apr 27th, 2007 04:58:03 PM
Wife and I are thinking of moving there so I went on an exploratory trip last time I was there. Great shops but with lousy or no discounts for weekly buyers. Oh, well. Guess that'll help me ween off weekly books even more, huh?
The way to bring marvel heroes back from the brink... by EyesToTheSky	Apr 28th, 2007 09:29:31 AM
...is to give them a threat to Earth to deal with. We can then see how the new factions respond to this threat. Will there be too much red tape for government sanctioned heroes to do what's necessary. Will Stark's cronies be too busy mopping up anti-reg heroes to notice the new threat? Will the fugitives be in any state to step up and save the world? Will new alliances be formed? Maybe we'll find out it's all been a Skrull plan to gain control of Earth and exact revenge on Galactus using the only people in the Universe who have been able to stand up to him?
Wait, wait...back that top 5 up by Psynapse	Apr 28th, 2007 07:33:23 PM
Strike Devilman lady in Favor of Mobile Fighter G Gundam for TV shows. Insane-O giant robot mayhem (there's a goddamn wrestling ring around the earth for one thing).
Best book you aren't reading... by Thalya	Apr 28th, 2007 10:34:05 PM
..continues to be Blue Beetle. That is all.
Morning all! by Thalya	Apr 30th, 2007 08:40:13 AM
Let's start off the day right. We need to create a rock-paper-scissors game, only we need the geek version: pirates, zombies, ninjas, robots, puppets, etc.. How does this work? What beats what? Let the debate begin!
Ok, I'll start.. by Thalya	Apr 30th, 2007 11:05:19 AM
1) Ninjas beat Zombies - they behead them with katana.
Sorry, T, Ninjas Never Beat Anybody... by Buzz Maverik	Apr 30th, 2007 12:55:46 PM
...I know that a few weeks back my Cog friends informed me about Chunnin, or whatever they call 'em, and how they are the ninjas whom everyone from Chuck Norris to Daredevil to Grandma Maverik regularly kicks the shit out of (to be fair to the ninjas, Granny always was a tough old bitch). It was interesting because I never knew that ninjas had ranks, etc. But then I got to thinking, this might be why these ninja organizations are reduced to criminal activity. They lack the Japanese work ethic. Let's say the Kingpin hires your little group to kill Daredevil, or you want to kill off the Ninja turtles. You send these Chunnin losers whose very name sounds like chum, chopped fish to draw out sharks? Even though you know that DD/Raphael/Buzz/Chuck always stomp the crap out of them? That doesn't say much for ninja leadership. I would propose that they send the guys who can get the job done so the fat paycheck can be deposited into numbered Cayman Island accounts and the next superhero/karate cowboy/mutated reptile can be hunted down. There's nothing like good old American know how. Which is why I go with Zombies. There's always going to be more dead guys. They're slow and they're stupid and they love to roam the Earth, but by God, Zombies have follow through.
Love for JLA by dregmobile	May 1st, 2007 01:52:51 AM
I don't mind it but it does seem like it should be read with Meltzer next to you so he can readily answer your questions. I'm down for all the JLA issues, but I almost wasn't going to bother with the JSA tie-in's when I couldn't understand what was happening with bodies appearing while training was going on. The JSA issue I did pick up had great tone and characterisations but on its own served nothing. I'm really hoping this Lightning Saga arc is worth the effort, for all involved. Seemed silly to me to do a tie-in so early in the game of both books. And I hope no one is bothering with these Death of Captain America issues by Loeb. I think it's Loeb. I just got done with the second one focusing on the Avengers teams and ANGER, and it was just about as pointless as that Civil War: The Return napkin. But I just know I'm going to buy the rest of these. Damn me. In other news, I am looking forward to all this Hulk stuff ...
Buzz by Shigeru	May 1st, 2007 09:07:54 AM
To be fair, Chunin kicked the living shit out of Raphael in TMNT (no, not the new one). It only took like 180 of them. I remember my young world being rocked (like a hurricane) when that happened.
I challenge all by Shigeru	May 1st, 2007 09:11:24 AM
to not have that song stuck in their head now. HERE I AM... DUH DUH DUH DUH
Shig's got a point, Buzz.. by Thalya	May 1st, 2007 11:06:33 AM
(ah good times those.. didja see the new one, btw?) Question is, what beats ninjas? And are we covering all the ground with pirates, zombies, ninjas, robots, and puppets? Do we need aliens in the mix?
omigod.. by Thalya	May 1st, 2007 11:10:22 AM
waitasec... It's not ninjas that beat zombies. Puppets beat zombies! They're not human! And they can stitch themselves back together, unlike beheaded zombies.. So ninja puppets behead zombies?
Monkey Ninja Pirate Robot by Squashua	May 1st, 2007 11:29:04 AM
Cyborg Zombie Cowboy Clown Mutant Punk
Oh let's leave those damn dirty apes out of this.. by Thalya	May 1st, 2007 11:42:04 AM
Monkeys and apes are the most retarded things to ever happen to comics. They're not funny and they never will be.
Robots beat Ninjas by Psynapse	May 1st, 2007 11:55:58 AM
Rednecks beat Zombies, My Bic lighter beats puppets..Now you know......
One exception T... by Psynapse	May 1st, 2007 12:01:51 PM
Detective Chimp OWNS your asses (and you know it).
Schleppy just got pissed! by The Heathen	May 1st, 2007 12:20:17 PM
Where's da love? Dude, Raph fighting those 180 foot soldiers was awesome. Good times. HEROES last night knocked my socks off. Wow. Awesome episode. I think I like the future in HEROES more than the present. It was so good. Against all odds, that new Fantastic Four trailer is the tits. It'd be really cool if that movie didn't suck like the first one. We'll see.
NO...Heroes WOULD have rocked (SPOILER) by Psynapse	May 1st, 2007 02:12:06 PM
If there weren't a plot hole big enough to drive a mack truck through. If FutureHiro stabbed Sylar but Sylar regenerated, how in the hell was he able to do that when he HADN'T killed Claire?? Sylar doesn't whack Claire until she shows up in the White House. I call shenanigans Kring!!
Monkeys Rule! I Hate Career Builder... by Buzz Maverik	May 1st, 2007 03:29:33 PM
...You know those commercials where that Cubicle-Puke is fed up because he works with a bunch of chimps in JC Penny wear? What is wrong with that guy? That's like a dream job for me! Anything with chimps in clothes, especially if they smoke cigarettes and shit! Every day would be a blast! Casual Friday. Business lunches! Happy Hour. Fece hurling.
Fece hurling RULES! by Psynapse	May 1st, 2007 03:40:11 PM
This one time, in band camp....
Shigeruuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!! by Psynapse	May 1st, 2007 03:45:22 PM
Please send me an e-mail with a link to the AB pics. My job's gay-ass websense blocks the site as 'dating/social' and I really wanna see da pics. (*_^)
Heroes re: Psy by The Heathen	May 1st, 2007 04:23:48 PM
Nah, I imagine that that will be explained in due time. It was awesome. Peter Petrelli in the future kicks so much ass, as does Hiro. Three more eps of this and LOST, if only FOX hadn't screwed DRIVE. Crap.
Oh like the Sylar/Eden confrontation was explained? by Psynapse	May 1st, 2007 04:29:43 PM
Wherein Kring said "We intended to do a scene that showed she distracted the haitian to get to Sylar."?? The ep WAS awesome, as long as I didn't try to make any sense of it......
And yet... by Psynapse	May 1st, 2007 07:11:22 PM
I think the thing that annoys me most about Heroes is shit like that is so easily 'No-Prize' logic'd right out. I.E.-Sylar survived being stabbed by Hiro not by regenerating but rather telekinetically suturing his wounds until they could heal, or some other ability in conjunction with TK. (TK is how Rachel Summers/Phoenix survived being popped through the heart by Wolverine in X-Men #207) And for someone who has NEVER. READ. A. SINGLE. COMIC., Kring and his head consultant Jeph Loeb sure do crib the fuck out of 'em...

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